Elyssa Kirkham

You have a mound of debt, and you’re not sure how to repay it. You’ve considered taking out a personal loan to consolidate the debt, but it’s... Read more

The student loan interest deduction is a tax benefit that can help offset the costs of borrowing and repaying this debt. As they file their income... Read more

Can you use student loans for a laptop? Or how about spending your financial aid to buy a car? You don’t have to wonder, though, because there are... Read more

JPMorgan Chase is the biggest financial institution in the U.S. Its commercial banking arm, Chase Bank, offers many ways for customers to borrow and... Read more

For many students, federal financial aid is the lifeline that funds their college degree. In fiscal year 2018, about 12.7 million students received... Read more

Graduating from medical school is a huge achievement that speaks to your hard work, dedication and skill. But rather than celebrating your success,... Read more

The student loan struggle is real — real overwhelming, that is. Use these seven strategies for stress management to get your student debt under... Read more

When you take out federal student loans, you don’t get to choose your servicer. The Department of Education assigns you one, whether it’s... Read more

This blog does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly. Nearly 92% of undergraduate private student... Read more

Many adults long to be home with their kids, but parents with student loan debt can often feel like staying at home instead of working isn’t an... Read more

Single parents have to make ends meet with just one person’s income, time, support system and resources. Every fixed cost, from rent to student... Read more

Some college students might justify earning below-average grades by saying a graduate with a 2.2 GPA earns the same degree as someone with a 3.4 GPA.... Read more